Brandon Lilly- The Rise, Fall and Life Lessons

Becoming the best in the world has it’s consequences. How the journey out of powerlifting has been one of Brandon’s biggest challenges and greatest triumphs. From surgeries to depression Lilly has dealt with it all and has great life lessons to share in this conversational episode between two legends.

2The Hero’s Dose

32:00- The Hero’s Dose- How Brandon used a high dose of mushrooms for self-discovery and to overcome depression.

34:20- Brandon’s transition from geared powerlifting to raw and how it changed the sport.

41:40- The ego can cause you to do crazy things. Including turning your mentor into your nemesis.

45:10-Ben and Brandon discuss how to use your haters for personal growth.

48:10- Why gratitude is so important and completely changes your perspective.

50:30- What Brandon is doing now that he has retired from powerlifting and his extreme practices to rehab his knees.

57:00- Wrap Up. Ben and Brandon talk life lessons and must hear takeaways.